How do I connect MCP servers to Cursor?

Go to Cursor Settings > Features > MCP, and add your server using either the stdio (local) or sse (HTTP) connection methods.

What is the difference between the cursor and cursor-agent commands?

The 'cursor' command is used to control the editor (opening files, diffs), while 'cursor-agent' is a terminal-based AI agent for autonomous task execution.

How do I install the cursor-agent CLI tool?

You can install it by running 'curl https://cursor.com/install -fsS | bash' in your terminal and then adding it to your system PATH.

How do I use @ symbols to provide context to the AI?

Use symbols like @Files to include specific files, @Codebase to scan the entire project, or @Web to perform a search within your AI prompts.

Can I configure custom AI rules for my project in Cursor?

Yes, you can create a .cursor/rules file in your project root to define specific coding standards, language preferences, or testing requirements for the AI.

Cursor CLI Knowledge

Name: Cursor CLI Knowledge
Author: biwakonbu

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Provides expert guidance and technical specifications for the Cursor IDE and its terminal-based AI agent CLI.

About

This skill equips Claude with comprehensive knowledge of the Cursor AI code editor ecosystem, specifically focusing on the cursor and cursor-agent CLI tools. It provides detailed documentation on installation, shell integration, and advanced features such as @ symbol context management, Model Context Protocol (MCP) server configuration, and Cursor Composer. Whether you are automating terminal tasks or configuring project-specific AI rules via .cursor/rules, this skill serves as a definitive reference for maximizing productivity within the Cursor environment.

Key Features

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Configuration assistance for MCP servers and external tool integration
Detailed guide for @ symbol context providers and codebase indexing
Full command reference for both cursor and cursor-agent CLI tools
Instructions for setting up custom slash commands and .cursor/rules
Comparison of features between Cursor and Claude Code for hybrid workflows

Use Cases

Configuring advanced AI behaviors using project-specific rules and hooks
Troubleshooting terminal agent installation and shell integration issues
Optimizing AI context by properly utilizing @Files, @Codebase, and @Web

About

Key Features

0 GitHub stars
Configuration assistance for MCP servers and external tool integration
Detailed guide for @ symbol context providers and codebase indexing
Full command reference for both cursor and cursor-agent CLI tools
Instructions for setting up custom slash commands and .cursor/rules
Comparison of features between Cursor and Claude Code for hybrid workflows

Use Cases

Configuring advanced AI behaviors using project-specific rules and hooks
Troubleshooting terminal agent installation and shell integration issues
Optimizing AI context by properly utilizing @Files, @Codebase, and @Web